Bachelor of Research in Religious Education
Degree Requirements
The degree of Bachelor of Research (BRes) in Religious Education is a ‘higher’ bachelor's degree that introduces the student to academic research. The duration of the degree is normally 2 years of part-time study resulting in a specialist research dissertation of ca 20,000 words under an experienced supervisor combined with guided modules in research practice. 150 credit hours are required, with 120 carried forward from previous studies. Research topics should focus upon education but may explore areas such as leadership and management, doctrinal approaches, teaching styles, and curriculum construction, as examples. Other alternatives could include studies of particular sectors, the history of an institution or individuals associated with the field etc. The Multi-disciplinary focus, communication and project planning skills developed within the degree provide the breadth of skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in whatever path follows.
The standard of research required should display a comprehensive understanding of the selected field and a good standard of independent writing and sustained analysis higher than that of BA but not as high as for Master’s level awards. Should a candidate fail to meet the required satisfactory standard for the award of the B.Res., after written resubmissions or a retake of the oral presentation, it is likely that the candidate will be awarded a Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th.) as the terminal award.
While the BRes is a distinct terminal award in its own right, successful candidates may, should they wish, register for the Master of Research in Religious Education (M.Res.) and transfer their research forward in the second year. This may also serve as an entry route to the Master of Philosophy in Religious Education with possible progression to Ph.D. for those lacking a relevant Master’s qualification. For candidates achieving a B+ GPA result it is possible to apply directly for the MPhil.
Course structure for the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.), totalling 150 credits:
1) UNIXXX--Recognition of Prior Study (90 credits)
2) EDU306 -- Introduction to Research (3 credits)
3) EDU307 -- The Digital Humanities: Embracing the New (3 credits)
4) EDU302 -- Independent Reading I (3 credits)
5) EDU303 -- Literature Review and Research Proposal (3 credits)
6) EDU304 -- Supervised Dissertation Writing (18 credits in blocks of 3)
5) THL406--Presentation and Defense of the Dissertation (0 credits)
The degree of Bachelor of Research (BRes) in Religious Education is a ‘higher’ bachelor's degree that introduces the student to academic research. The duration of the degree is normally 2 years of part-time study resulting in a specialist research dissertation of ca 20,000 words under an experienced supervisor combined with guided modules in research practice. 150 credit hours are required, with 120 carried forward from previous studies. Research topics should focus upon education but may explore areas such as leadership and management, doctrinal approaches, teaching styles, and curriculum construction, as examples. Other alternatives could include studies of particular sectors, the history of an institution or individuals associated with the field etc. The Multi-disciplinary focus, communication and project planning skills developed within the degree provide the breadth of skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in whatever path follows.
The standard of research required should display a comprehensive understanding of the selected field and a good standard of independent writing and sustained analysis higher than that of BA but not as high as for Master’s level awards. Should a candidate fail to meet the required satisfactory standard for the award of the B.Res., after written resubmissions or a retake of the oral presentation, it is likely that the candidate will be awarded a Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th.) as the terminal award.
While the BRes is a distinct terminal award in its own right, successful candidates may, should they wish, register for the Master of Research in Religious Education (M.Res.) and transfer their research forward in the second year. This may also serve as an entry route to the Master of Philosophy in Religious Education with possible progression to Ph.D. for those lacking a relevant Master’s qualification. For candidates achieving a B+ GPA result it is possible to apply directly for the MPhil.
Course structure for the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.), totalling 150 credits:
1) UNIXXX--Recognition of Prior Study (90 credits)
2) EDU306 -- Introduction to Research (3 credits)
3) EDU307 -- The Digital Humanities: Embracing the New (3 credits)
4) EDU302 -- Independent Reading I (3 credits)
5) EDU303 -- Literature Review and Research Proposal (3 credits)
6) EDU304 -- Supervised Dissertation Writing (18 credits in blocks of 3)
5) THL406--Presentation and Defense of the Dissertation (0 credits)
